Health Infomatics Pathway
Why Choose A Career in Health Infomatics?
Think data, details and the variety of occupations within the field of health care. Think about using your knowledge and skills in working with records and information which impact a patient’s medical experience whether directly or indirectly.
If you embark on the Health Infomatics Pathway you could find yourself admitting accident victims into the emergency room, or verifying the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to transactions recorded by other workers.
You could be the one to promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Or perhaps you're one to collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies and environments.
If you are investigative, detail oriented and effective at resolving conflicts, then this could be the pathway for you.
Do you like the idea of a fast-paced, high energy career? Are you interested in combining technology with patient care? Would you enjoy working with the public?
Then consider a career as a medical assistant, medical biller, health care administrator or medical librarian. Still not sure? Not to worry as there are more jobs focused on Health Infomatics.
Pathway
For a plan of study that should serve as a general guide throughout your career path, see the Plan of Study.
- High School Expectations
- Find out what you need to be studying now. Information about earning college credit and career related learning experiences.
- Preparing for College
- How prepared are you? Learn about college expectations at PCC and beyond.
Occupations
Click on the occupations below and read the job description. You can also explore resources on the Oregon Labor Market Information System (OLMIS) website. Once at the website, click on the “full report” and view the employment outlook, current job openings, industry licensing information, wage information and skills employers want for specific occupations.
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